And even this assumes Mr. Manning is not in fact the entire “expert panel” – which, as we shall see, is a possibility. Remember, most of the Albertans who respond will have only a rudimentary understanding of the province’s public health legislation, if they have any understanding at all. Many from among the United Conservative Party’s base will have the notion that any kind of organized public health regulatory framework is bad. Even Jason Kenney’s ridiculous “Fair Deal” Panel, of which Mr. Manning was also a member, had more apparent legitimacy than this nonsense. According to the government’s uninformative press release about the panel, Mr. Manning will present a final report with recommendations to the government on Nov. 15.

Source: CBC News January 22, 2023 01:22 UTC